Download Xposed Framework & Xposed Installer for Android N (7.0/7.1)

Xposed Framework for Nougat (Android N), adds support for tons of modules which allows you to add new features and options in your Android device. Xposed is one of the best things happened to the Android OS. It is also one of the reasons, many people unlock and root their device.The level of customizability it offers to stock Android is extensive and rewardable. Not only stock Android, but It also works on some custom ROMs based on AOSP as well.

After almost a year of waiting, one month after Android Oreo was announced, Xposed is officially available for Android Nougat ROMs. While it did take longer than expected, but rovo89, the developer behind Xposed, didn’t want to provide a semi-functioning build. But hey, it’s finally here! The long wait is finally over, official Xposed Framework for Android Nougat is finally available.

What is Xposed?

Xposed Framework allows users/developers to add new features, customize pre-existing features or deleting features from Apps/System with just few clicks. There are predefined Modules that hooks into the “method” of the App/System you want to change. You just need to install this modules and Activate it, it will automatically hook the feature into the desired location. Basically, Xposed lets modules execute their own methods before, during, or in place of the original methods of the target application.

How Xposed works in Android devices?

Xposed Framework allows modules tohook into the Java methods of any application, be it user-installed or a system application. Xposed lets modules execute their own methods before, during, or in place of the original methods of the target application.

For example, suppose you’re using WhatsApp and there’s a feature “method” (You can call it a feature) which pulls a New message notification as soon as you receive any new message. Along with the notification, you also get an option to Reply there itself. Now if you want to add a new button as “Read”, which would allow the sender to know that you have read the message. You will install an Xposed module which would make a “hook” into the Notification method and add a new “Read” button by defining it’s function.

Prerequisites:

Device running on Android 7.0 and above versions only. If you’re running Android Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow, head over to our other guide for that versions.

As a precaution, please backup your personal data on the device. Use third apps like Nandroid backup, Titanium backup to do that. Users can also do an entire backup of ROM including apps and data using TWRP.

Xposed Framework for Nougat

App Name

Xposed Framework & Installer

Requires Android

Android 7.0+

Framework Size

8 MB

Installer Size

2.9 MB

Root Required

Yes

Architectures

ARM/ARM64/x86

How to Install Xposed Framework on Android Nougat

Step 1. Download the Xposed Framework APK from the downloads section and install it on your device. This app will be later used to manage the Xposed modules.

Step 2. Now, download the suitable ZIP of Xposed for your device from above links. Select the zip file depending upon the arm version of your processor, that is, ARM, ARM64 or x86.

Step 3. If you don’t know the arm version of your processor, use a third-party app like CPU X : System & Hardware info to find everything about your device. If you still can’t find out, just comment your device name & model no. below & we’ll do the work for you.

Step 4. Next, Reboot your device into TWRP or any other Customer recovery.

Step 5. Tap on Install option, navigate to the Zip file and then proceeding with flashing of the Xposed Installer ZIP.

Step 7. When the device boots up, Open the Xposed Installer app. You must see “Xposed Framework installed” on the screen.

Step 8. First boot after flashing the zip may take some time, don’t interrupt the boot process, be patient. That’s it, Xposed Framework is successfully installed on your device.

Installed Successfully!

Note: You may also get a notification that says “Xposed is not compatible with Android SDK version 25 or your processor architecture”. Don’t worry about it, this is a new ported version (Unofficial), and it is working fine.

Steps to Install and Activate Xposed modules in Android N:

Step 1. Open the Xposed Installer app and Head over to the “Download” section to see the list of all the available modules.

Step 2. You can download and install the modules as per your need and liking. Just tap on the module and select download or select the save option to download Apk file for manual installation.

Step 3. After the installation of the desired module, Go to “Modules” section in the sidebar. Then tick the checkbox beside the module to enable it.

Step 4. You must reboot the device as requested and then activated module comes into effect.

Please remember, most of the modules might not be compatible with Android N Xposed framework as it’s under development. Always backup your data before performing any major changes to your device’s framework.

While Android O is just about a few months away from release, it would take several months for manufacturers to provide the updates. Meanwhile, users can make use of Xposed modules to get Android O features on their Android Nougat device. While some modules may need to be updated to work on Nougat, most of them should work directly. We hope this guide is clear in every aspect. However, if you have any doubts, please comment below.

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